Do I need AutoCAD or SOLIDWORKS?

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AutoCAD is mostly used for 2d drafting purpose. SolidWorks can be used for 3d as well as 2d drafting purpose. You can create 3d parts and assembly and can also create motion analysis and FEA analysis, which is not possible in AutoCAD.
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